Diversity makes us stronger. You belong here.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are core values at Cohen Milstein that ground our work advancing social and economic justice for the common good.

We are committed to a workplace where people from a range of backgrounds and experiences can thrive – where everyone is welcomed, supported, and empowered. We strive to build a culture rooted in respect, connection, and opportunity. We believe that diversity enriches our perspectives, strengthens our advocacy, and enhances the quality of service we provide to our clients. It also makes our firm a more vibrant, collaborative, and fulfilling place to work.

More on What DEIA Means to Us

Diversity
We value teams built from varied backgrounds, identities, and perspectives—because broader viewpoints make better lawyers and stronger colleagues.

Equity
We work to ensure all employees have fair access to opportunities, resources, and career growth, removing barriers so everyone can advance on merit.

Inclusion
We foster a culture where every voice is welcomed and respected, and where individuals feel empowered to contribute fully from day one.

Accessibility
We create physical, digital, and cultural environments that enable all employees, including those with disabilities, to participate and succeed.

Our Commitment to Inclusivity

Mentorship, Affinity Groups, and Committees
Employee‑led groups help build community, create connection across the firm, and provide spaces for shared support and engagement. Alongside these communities, each attorney is paired with a mentor upon joining the firm, ensuring early support, ongoing guidance, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

Ongoing Learning
We offer training, workshops, and learning sessions that deepen cultural competency and strengthen our ability to work collaboratively.

Accessible Policies and Accommodations
Our workplace policies prioritize accessibility—providing tools, resources, and reasonable accommodations so all employees can work confidently and comfortably.

More About Affinity Groups and Committees

Affinity groups are open, inclusive communities designed to support connection, professional development, and dialogue across the firm. They help cultivate an environment in which diverse perspectives and experiences are embraced. Anyone, whether directly represented by a group or committed to its mission, is encouraged to participate.

Our committees support the advancement of key priorities across the firm. They provide recommendations and help plan and implement initiatives—from enhancing professional development opportunities to supporting the rollout of new technologies. Many new ideas and innovations emerge from committee work. By bringing together individuals with diverse expertise and perspectives, committees help ensure that decisions are thoughtful, strategic, and reflective of the needs and experiences of both our people and the firm.

Affinity groups and committees that foster and celebrate our employee community include:

• Attorneys of Color Caucus
• LGBTQ+ Affinity Group
• Caregiving Committee
• Hiring & Diversity Committee
• Professional Development & Mentoring Committee
  • And more!

Pro Bono Work – Where Our Values Meet Community Impact

Cohen Milstein partners with and supports organizations whose missions reflect our core values, including the American Civil Liberties Union, Center for Reproductive Rights, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Women’s Law Center, and Advocates for Trans Equality. We also provide pro bono legal representation and amicus brief representation to help advance racial and gender justice, immigrant rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy, disability justice, reproductive freedom, access to legal aid, and gun violence prevention. These partnerships allow us to make meaningful impact while strengthening the communities we serve.

Pro bono work is an integral part of our practice and has advanced salient issues to the country’s top courts, including the Supreme Court, where we represented the NAACP and successfully advocated for the preservation of  immigration protections and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

We have also been at the forefront of advancing access to federal protections of emergency healthcare across state lines for pregnant people and advocating for agency of LGBTQ+ minors.

Our pro bono efforts have earned us the NAACP Foot Soldier in the Sand Award and American Lawyer’s Pro Bono Award.

Women in Leadership

Cohen Milstein has been recognized time again in Law360’s Women in Law Report as a leader in the profession, earning “Ceiling Smasher” distinction for the ninth time in 2025.

Today, seven of our ten practice groups are led or co-led by women, underscoring the vital role women play in guiding our work and our culture. Women make up nearly half of our equity partners and more than half of all our attorneys — an achievement that reflects our sustained commitment to advancing talented people of all genders and expanding pathways to leadership.